Teenager Dies After Slipping, Falling From FDR Drive Into East River

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A 15-year-old boy has died after falling from the FDR Drive, officials said.

Justin Smith slipped by accident off a railing and fell into the East River near 102nd Street and 105th Street at round 8:15 p.m on Saturday night. Smith fell into the chilly water while playing around with friends, officials believe.

A rescue unit pulled the boy from the water, where he was then taken to the Metropolitan Hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival.